Proverbs 31:10–31:31 She is more valuable than rubies (v. 10). Her husband
has great confidence in her (v. 11). Her household
management enhances the family’s wealth. She is a
great asset to her husband as she supports and
encourages him all the days of her life (v. 12). She
enjoys her work as she weaves ... Read more
Proverbs 31:1–31:9 King Lemuel (some think this was actually King
Solomon though we have no proof) was being taught
the Word of God by his mother (v. 1). Her vows may
mean that she made a vow as Hannah did, before his
conception (I Sam. 1:11) or afterwards. She wanted
him to know he was special to ... Read more
Proverbs 30:21–30:33 IV. Four Unbearable things in Leadership (vv. 21-23).
a. Inexperience / unqualified people elevated to
leadership (v. 22).
b. A fool with plenty to eat while others go hungry
(v. 22). ... Read more
Proverbs 30:11–30:20 I. Four kinds of undesirable behavior (vv. 11-14).
a. Disrespectful Children – a curse and a non-
blessing to their parents (v. 11).
b. Hypocritical People – Clean in no one’s eyes but
their own (v. 12). ... Read more
Proverbs 30:1–30:10 Agar the inspired writer of these verses is not
mentioned anywhere else in Scripture and even though
his father’s name is given there is no clue to his family
or tribe in Israel. Ithiel and Ucal are appar¬ently his
companions but are also unknown (v. 1). Agar seems
to have been a plain and ... Read more
Proverbs 29:15–29:27 An undisciplined child will bring shame to his mother
and ruin to himself (v. 15). When the wicked are
multiplied, transgression increases (v. 16). Proper
discipline includes both verbal instruction and
spankings. Failure to discipline results in a society
overrun with wickedness and lacking in ... Read more
Proverbs 29:1–29:14 A man who stubbornly refuses correction destroys
himself and any hope he may have for the future (v.
1). I can think of several men who destroyed their
ministry by refusing to admit their error. When
righteous leaders are in control even the unbelievers
will be glad. On the other hand, when ... Read more
Proverbs 28:15–28:28 The oppressive rule of a wicked leader is compared to
the vicious attack of a roaring lion (v. 15). He
oppresses the poor like a wild beast among the people.
He bears rule with a heavy hand and fails to see that
the security of his job should be related to the welfare
of those under him (v. 16) ... Read more
Proverbs 28:1–28:14 A guilty conscience and cowardice go hand in hand. The
guilty run from imagined pursuers while the righteous
are as bold as lions (v. 1). Throughout Israel’s history,
the stability of the nation nearly always depended on
the wisdom of its leader (v. 2). It’s often the poor who
are the most ... Read more
Proverbs 27:19–27:27 Just as water, like a mirror, reflects a person’s face, so
will a person’s heart and thoughts reflect what he is
really like (v. 19). The natural man is never satisfied (v.
20). The more he gets the more he wants. It is
reported that John Rockefeller was once asked how
much money it would take to ... Read more
Proverbs 27:10–27:18 When grief and tragedies come, it is far better to have
a faithful friend than a member of your own family
whose affections have been weakened by time and
distan¬ce (v. 10). If someone has been a good friend
of your father, you need to feel an obligation to helping
him when he needs help. A ... Read more
Proverbs 27:1–27:9 It is a big mistake to boast about what you will do
tomorrow because there is really no way of knowing for
sure what will happen (v. 1). This is especially true
when it comes to putting off being saved. The road to
hell is paved with good intentions. Not only should a
person refrain from ... Read more
Proverbs 26:17–26:28 One who grabs a dog by the ears may expect to be
bitten (v. 17). The same is true of someone who gets
involved in other peoples’ quarrels (vv. 18-19). It is
best to stay out of others’ quarrels and let them settle
their own differe¬nces between themselves. When you
stop putting wood on a fire it ... Read more
Proverbs 26:1–26:16 Fools are those who make fun of sin and refuse to heed
the voice of wisdom.
(1) Honoring a fool is Dangerous. Just as weather out
of season can destroy crops, a fool raised to a position
of honor will hurt everyone who follows him (v. 1).
Giving honor to a fool is useless, ... Read more
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Proverbs 31:10–31:31
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Proverbs 31:1–31:9
King Lemuel (some think this was actually King Solomon though we have no proof) was being taught the Word of God by his mother (v. 1). Her vows may mean that she made a vow as Hannah did, before his conception (I Sam. 1:11) or afterwards. She wanted him to know he was special to ... Read more
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Proverbs 30:21–30:33
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Proverbs 30:11–30:20
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Proverbs 30:1–30:10
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Proverbs 29:15–29:27
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Proverbs 29:1–29:14
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Proverbs 28:15–28:28
The oppressive rule of a wicked leader is compared to the vicious attack of a roaring lion (v. 15). He oppresses the poor like a wild beast among the people. He bears rule with a heavy hand and fails to see that the security of his job should be related to the welfare of those under him (v. 16) ... Read more
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Proverbs 28:1–28:14
A guilty conscience and cowardice go hand in hand. The guilty run from imagined pursuers while the righteous are as bold as lions (v. 1). Throughout Israel’s history, the stability of the nation nearly always depended on the wisdom of its leader (v. 2). It’s often the poor who are the most ... Read more
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Proverbs 27:19–27:27
Just as water, like a mirror, reflects a person’s face, so will a person’s heart and thoughts reflect what he is really like (v. 19). The natural man is never satisfied (v. 20). The more he gets the more he wants. It is reported that John Rockefeller was once asked how much money it would take to ... Read more
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Proverbs 27:10–27:18
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Proverbs 27:1–27:9
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Proverbs 26:17–26:28
One who grabs a dog by the ears may expect to be bitten (v. 17). The same is true of someone who gets involved in other peoples’ quarrels (vv. 18-19). It is best to stay out of others’ quarrels and let them settle their own differe¬nces between themselves. When you stop putting wood on a fire it ... Read more
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Proverbs 26:1–26:16
Fools are those who make fun of sin and refuse to heed the voice of wisdom. (1) Honoring a fool is Dangerous. Just as weather out of season can destroy crops, a fool raised to a position of honor will hurt everyone who follows him (v. 1). Giving honor to a fool is useless, ... Read more